Category: Workers Compensation

With our society's turn towards the "gig" economy, is it time to change the way we think about return to work options for injured workers? Ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft provide flexible hours; are less physically demanding than many other positions; and may have fewer "start up costs" and barriers to entry … Continue reading Have You Considered Uber or Lyft as a Return to Work Option?→

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While it may not be as exciting as other 2018 top ten lists you've seen, here are 10 of the most significant developments in Ohio Workers' Compensation law in 2018. Klein v. Precision Excavating & Grading Co., 2018-Ohio-3890 In the Klein case, the Supreme Court specifically overruled its decisions in State ex rel. Reitter Stucco, … Continue reading 2018 Workers’ Compensation Top Ten→

Under a program put in place by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, employers can request that a percentage of the costs in a workers' compensation claim be charged to, or refunded from, the Statutory Surplus Fund if a handicapped employee sustains a workplace injury. Following are several things for employers who are insured through the Ohio … Continue reading Things to Know about Ohio’s Handicap Reimbursement Program→

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Earlier this year, the Lockton Group published a white paper which set out the top ten reasons for denying a workers’ compensation claim, based upon a nationwide study of claims from 2014-2017. A link to the study can be found here According to the Lockton study, the top 10 most common reasons for workers’ compensation claim … Continue reading Ten “Worst” Reasons to Deny a Workers’ Compensation Claim→

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This blog is written by Eric A. Rich of Scheuer Mackin & Breslin, LLC, a statewide Ohio law firm committed to advising and representing employers in their workers’ compensation and employment related interests.

Eric assists large and small employers with administrative and court proceedings, alleged workplace safety violations, Medicare set-aside issues and structured settlement negotiations. In addition to workers’ compensation issues, he advises employers regarding their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and other state and federal statutes. Eric is a graduate of the University of Vermont and Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and has over 20 years of experience representing Ohio employers in administrative hearings and in court. He also speaks and publishes frequently on workers’ compensation and related issues in various publications. If you have a question about a specific legal problem, please e-mail Eric or call 234.284-2340.